Also "lacking" in the trailer tow package

[Theoldwizard1]

If "old school" ! Most F-Series and E-Series truck with a Trailer Tow Option, besides including wiring for the brake controller (well discussed on this forum) and possibly the brake controller itself, also includes a higher rear axle ratio, a large radiator and a larger transmission cooler.

Do any of you think these would be beneficial additions, maybe in a HD Trailer Tow Package ?

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[BassRanger]

No. They would only be beneficial of the OE equipment was insufficient. Every Ranger that comes off the line, minus the hitch, brake controller, and wiring, is fully equip to pull up to the advertised 7500# towing rating with the the OE equipment.

The Ranger is pretty cookie cutter. In comparison, the F150 has 5 different engine options and towing capacities ranging from 5000-11,000+ lbs. So it makes sense that they may have those options available. The Ranger just needs a hitch, connector and brakes.

 

[Grumpaw]

Just this past weekend we towed our new camper almost 500 miles round trip. Trailer weighs in at around 6500 lbs. Used interstate, kept it at around 65 mph, using tow/haul mode. Truck had plenty of power, with plenty in reserve if needed. No problem with acceleration with on ramps...was usually at around 60-65 when we merged....nothing wrong with the axle ratio or power.
Have a Scan Gauge installed, and flat travel, temp never got above 200 degrees in 80-85 temps, with ac running.
Going up several grades, temps jumped up to 215 but when grade was topped, temps only took 10-20 seconds to drop[ right down.

 

[Dahveed]

i think those kind of options should be for dedicated tow vehicles.
you know, the ones that live their life towing for work.

I had an F150 with the tow package, and hated it for everyday driving with the different gear ratio. but loved it when it had a loaded trailer.

Agreed. If you're needing these kinds of options and towing capacity, then the Ranger probably isn't the right vehicle for you.

 

[awd.nv]

I have towed our 19' travel trailer in 110F ambient temps without issues. I will say in the climbs and all, temps were warmer than I would have liked but the temp needle itself hardly moved. Once the climb was over temps came back down right away.

I personally just wish Ford gave me some information on temp. ranges so I know when to slow down or what not.

 

[ctechbob]

I have towed our 19' travel trailer in 110F ambient temps without issues. I will say in the climbs and all, temps were warmer than I would have liked but the temp needle itself hardly moved. Once the climb was over temps came back down right away.

I personally just wish Ford gave me some information on temp. ranges so I know when to slow down or what not.

I'm sure there's a reduced power mode on the Ranger similar to the one Andre from TFL ran into on his F150. Haven't heard of anyone running into it though, and there's likely no warning before it comes on. Bout the best you could do is use an aftermarket OBD2 monitor. But then you'd have to figure out where Ford set the limits. Probably above 250 on the trans, likely the same on the coolant.

 

[awd.nv]

I'm sure there's a reduced power mode on the Ranger similar to the one Andre from TFL ran into on his F150. Haven't heard of anyone running into it though, and there's likely no warning before it comes on. Bout the best you could do is use an aftermarket OBD2 monitor. But then you'd have to figure out where Ford set the limits. Probably above 250 on the trans, likely the same on the coolant.

I use a Scan Gauge 2, so while I was something like 240F coolant and similar on the trans, no warnings or anything. Needle just barely moved a hair over the halfway mark. I am sure Ford has a reduced power mode like in the TFL video, but transparency would be nice.

 

[ctechbob]

I use a Scan Gauge 2, so while I was something like 240F coolant and similar on the trans, no warnings or anything. Needle just barely moved a hair over the halfway mark. I am sure Ford has a reduced power mode like in the TFL video, but transparency would be nice.

The mass public doesn't want that....or rather, Ford doesn't want to deal with the mass public knowing that. All they want people to know is when something is broken and needs to be fixed, otherwise, the dealers will be clogged with 'non-problems', and people's opinion of the brand suffers.

That's also why most gauges are dummy gauges these days. People would be calling every time the temp gauge crept over-center about their 'overheating truck'. Etc Etc.

 

[awd.nv]

The mass public doesn't want that....or rather, Ford doesn't want to deal with the mass public knowing that. All they want people to know is when something is broken and needs to be fixed, otherwise, the dealers will be clogged with 'non-problems', and people's opinion of the brand suffers.

That's also why most gauges are dummy gauges these days. People would be calling every time the temp gauge crept over-center about their 'overheating truck'. Etc Etc.

Yeah no doubt, majority of vehicle owners probably don't know how to change a tire but for those of us who understand vehicles, I would like knowing especially on a boosted vehicle.

 

[ctechbob]

Yeah no doubt, majority of vehicle owners probably don't know how to change a tire but for those of us who understand vehicles, I would like knowing especially on a boosted vehicle.

I guess we're lucky that at least if you really want the info, you can get it and it isn't obfuscated under a million different layers of 'dealer only' crap. Guess that's one thing the gov did right when mandating OBD.

 

[Theoldwizard1]

The mass public doesn't want that....or rather, Ford doesn't want to deal with the mass public knowing that. All they want people to know is when something is broken and needs to be fixed, otherwise, the dealers will be clogged with 'non-problems', and people's opinion of the brand suffers.

That's also why most gauges are dummy gauges these days. People would be calling every time the temp gauge crept over-center about their 'overheating truck'. Etc Etc.

The oil "pressure" gauge on Ford vehicles has been just a "switch" for many years. Yes, you have oil pressure, no you do NOT have oil pressure.

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